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Where it comes from

A brief history

When YAML was released in October 2005, it was conceived as a base for developing flexible layouts, with a strong emphasis on meeting the challenges that result from working with flexible (elastic, fluid) containers and varying units.

This CSS framework has been continually improved and extended over the years, based on the feedback and needs of professional frontend developers. Its code base has proved to be stable under real-world conditions on thousands of websites. Over the years, YAML-based websites won several awards at the German annual accessibility competition «Biene Award».

What makes it different?

Modular Concept

YAML provides a complete set of matched building blocks to create complex websites. Grids, navigation, forms, typography module and all provided add-ons work seamlessly together.

HTML5 & CSS3

All layout modules are well prepared for HTML5 and CSS3 and make use of them to benefit from the latest web technologies.

Device Independence

YAML is focussed on device independent screen design and provides bullet-proof modules for flexible layouts. This is a perfect starting point and the key to truly responsive design.

Developer Support

YAML has matured into a stable and versatile layout framework, and is regularly updated. Third party developers have created integration tutorials and templates for a long list of Content Management Systems.